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Copyright © Simon G. HarrisScripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.
living the dash
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
Psalms 90:12Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 90:12Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
living the dash
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
Ephesians 5:15 - 16 Be very careful, then, how you …making the most of every opportunity, …
Ephesians 5:15 - 16 Be very careful, then, how you …making the most of every opportunity, …
living the dash
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
What would I do if I knew that I had only one
month to live?
John 1:4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 1:4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men.
living the dash
1. Jesus lived passionately 1. Jesus lived passionately
John 10:10I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
living the dash
1. Jesus lived passionately 1. Jesus lived passionately
“A ship is safe in harbour but that’s not what ships are for”
John 13:1 Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave … he now showed them the full extent of his love.
John 13:1 Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave … he now showed them the full extent of his love.
living the dash
2. Jesus loved completely
2. Jesus loved completely
“Nobody is heard to say on their death bed ‘I wish I spent more time at the office.’”
living the dash
2. Jesus loved completely
2. Jesus loved completely
“Nobody is heard to say on their death bed ‘I wish I spent more time at the office.’”
Philippians 2:5 - 8 .. he humbled himself and became obedient to death … Therefore God exalted him …
Philippians 2:5 - 8 .. he humbled himself and became obedient to death … Therefore God exalted him …
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3. Jesus learnt humbly
3. Jesus learnt humbly
Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
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4. Jesus left boldly
4. Jesus left boldly
John 3:16 For God so loved …that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 For God so loved …that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
living the dash
4. Jesus left boldly
4. Jesus left boldly
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, … for the forgiveness of your sins … you will receive the … Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, … for the forgiveness of your sins … you will receive the … Holy Spirit.
living the dash
4. Jesus left boldly
4. Jesus left boldly
Matthew 25:21 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! … Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:21 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! … Come and share your master’s happiness!’
living the dash
4. Jesus left boldly
4. Jesus left boldly
Who are you playing for?
